Volvo’s finally getting diesel engines that are competitive. The 2.0l four banger is taken from the Ford Focus TDCi while an interesting new twin turbo D5 producing 420nm will be available on the XCs and the S80. On the XC60, Volvo claims fuel consumption with the D5 to be as low as 6.2l/100km. Armed with the D5, Volvo should sell a lot more of the XC60s as poor efficiency from the old D5 was the biggest drawback.
So summer’s coming and you’re spying others driving around top down and you’re thinking, I want a convertible too! If you’ve never experienced driving with the top down, you owe it to yourself to try it at least once in your lifetime. In the past, convertibles with their fabric roofs have always been associated with theft and expensive repairs (I know as my very own MX-5 had its roof slashed). However, since the very first folding hardtop, the Mercedes SLK came on the market in 1997, convertibles have never been as practical and safe. You get to enjoy the safety of a folding metal roof while taking in the sun and the wind. Most convertibles are sporty by nature, but if you’re after comfort and prefer to cruise while taking 4 friends along with you, then the Volvo C70 is probably the best choice. There’s plenty of elbow and head room with the roof up or down, the seats are first-rate and the exterior looks handsome in a Swedish kind of way. The center console has a floating panel which looks rather avantgarde and distinctive.
This particular 2007 C70 has covered 26,000kms and the owner is asking $44,000. You get standard safety equipment including roll-over protection and side curtain airbags. It also comes with heated seats as well as Bluetooth. In terms of value for money, no other car at this price range comes close to the C70 in offering its blend of comfort and performance. Take the plunge, I guarantee you won’t regret it and your kids will thank you for it too!
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